LICENSE & INSPECTIONS
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ABOUT THE LICENSE AND INSPECTION DEPARTMENT
Welcome to the License and Inspections Department of Township of Darby.
This page will help you navigate important aspects of Code Enforcement, UCC Permitting and the BCO, and Engineering. All of these parts make up License and Inspections and are an integral part of our Community.
PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR MOST WORK IN THE TOWNSHIP
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CODE ENFORCEMENT
The Township employs various personnel to enforce local code requirements related to Business, Housing Inspections, Property Maintenance, Vacant Dwellings, Zoning Permits and other Township Ordinances.
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BUILDING CODE OFFICIAL
The Township of Darby is required to enforce the PA State Uniform Construction Code (UCC). We do this through a third party agency for permit approval, plan review, and inspections. Township of Darby Permits are: Building, Electrical,
Fire Protection, Mechanical,
and Plumbing.
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ENGINEERING
When projects are 500 square feet or more, Grading and Stormwater Management (SWM) are required to be implemented for a project. A Grading permit with fee, plans signed and sealed by an engineer, and an Escrow Account are required if the project size meets the requirements.
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LICENSES AND PERMITS
By clicking below you will see the various types of licenses and permits that help to enforce some of our Ordinances, ensure safe structures are built and maintained, and to help keep the community safe and healthy.
CONTACT THE LICENSE & INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT
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PERMITS SPECIALIST
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CODE ENFORCEMENT
James "Jim" Childs
Contact for information on Residential Inspections, Code Violations and Property Maintenance concerns.
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USE & OCCUPANCY SPECIALIST
Beatrice Poe
Contact for information regarding renting and selling of properties in the Township
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TOWNSHIP ENGINEER AND ZONING OFFICER
Lisa Catania, P.E.
Catania Engineering
Contact Catania Engineering for Information regarding Grading and Stormwater Management and Zoning regulations.
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BUILDING CODE OFFICER
Charles J. Catania, Jr., P.E., B.C.O
Catania Engineering
Contact for Information regarding the UCC regulations
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PLUMBING INSPECTOR
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HEALTH INSPECTOR